Neume
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /njuːm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Neume is a noun meaning (music) Any of a set of signs used in early musical notation.
Meaning
(music) Any of a set of signs used in early musical notation.
More Meanings
- (music) A sequence of notes to be sung to one syllable.
Word Forms
- neumes
- neum
- neuma
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include segno, anaphone, virgula, natural, signature, topic.
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